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Kristine Thomason

POPSUGAR Contributor

Kristine Thomason is a lifestyle writer and editor based in Southern California. Previously, she was the health and fitness director at mindbodygreen, and the fitness and wellness editor at Women’s Health. Kristine's work has also appeared in POPSUGAR, Travel + Leisure, Men's Health, Health, and Refinery29, among others. She holds a bachelor's degree from New York University where she studied journalism, psychology, and creative writing. She is also a NASM-certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist.

https://www.kristinethomason.com/

Latest Posts From Kristine

This 30-Day Plank Challenge Is the Switch-Up Your Fitness Routine Needs

04/12/2024

This 30-Day Plank Challenge Is the Switch-Up Your Fitness Routine Needs

Planks are a quintessential bodyweight exercise you can do any time, anywhere.

Looking For Lower-Ab Exercises? You Need These 11 Trainer-Approved Moves

03/28/2024

Looking For Lower-Ab Exercises? You Need These 11 Trainer-Approved Moves

An open secret in the fitness world: There's technically no muscle group known as the "lower abs."

I Tried This Cult-Favorite Workout Class, and I've Never Sweat More in My Life

03/25/2024

I Tried This Cult-Favorite Workout Class, and I've Never Sweat More in My Life

"I don't think I've ever sweat this much in my life," I think as I watch beads of perspiration rain down on the wood floor in front of my mat.

The Perfect Beginner Elliptical Workout — That Challenges Every Fitness Level

03/22/2024

The Perfect Beginner Elliptical Workout — That Challenges Every Fitness Level

Have you ever walked by an elliptical at the gym and wondered, "Could that contraption be a useful part of my workout routine?" Or perhaps you've even hopped on the machine, and thought, "Is this actually doing anything?" The answer: Yes.

People Are Finding Love in Running Clubs

03/21/2024

People Are Finding Love in Running Clubs

Finding a partner via the quintessential meet-cute might seem like a thing of fiction.

10 Easy but Impactful Ways to Refresh Your Home in the New Year

01/02/2024

10 Easy but Impactful Ways to Refresh Your Home in the New Year

There's something about opening a new calendar that makes us want to feel our best.

Why There's Still Stigma Around Periods in Sports, According to Athletes and Coaches

11/04/2023

Why There's Still Stigma Around Periods in Sports, According to Athletes and Coaches

From the very first time she laced up her sneakers at high school track practice through her final race as a collegiate athlete, Olympic runner Colleen Quigley never felt ashamed to have a period.

For Breast Cancer Patients, the Scanxiety Is Real

11/02/2023

For Breast Cancer Patients, the Scanxiety Is Real

When Ali Heitz arrived at the hospital for her check-up scan, exactly one year post-breast cancer diagnosis, she thought she was prepared.

College Athletes Share Tips For Dealing With Periods While Training

10/02/2023

College Athletes Share Tips For Dealing With Periods While Training

Over the past few years, the conversation around period care in sports has gone from a complete whisper to a quiet hum.